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Reccied it on Sunday with 10 other Rossendale harriers. Think I'm going to be careful on the cobbly descents- did not feel confident in Swoops. Got a pair of walshes but haven't worn them in yet.
Anyone else see the sign for the lost palomino pony? I don't fancy it's chances without many teeth...
according to capt Pudge. i am reserve.... that could mean owt though..
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Originally Posted by Danbert
ok, i ,ust not be cheeky to danbert.:rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by Ali
Myself and Widdy did our recce of leg 3 this morning Ali (thanks to Gaz and Steve for helping to escort us round.)
I enjoyed the run immensely, and agree with you that it is runnable, with the exception for me being the sting in the tail at the end of the leg. The majority of the climbing must be in that short section at the end of the run musn't it?
Ominously as i was slowly mutating into a gibbering, gasping, hands on knees wreck,a posse of Radcliffe including; Wirey Manc, Moo and Mr and Mrs CrumblyDown came flying up the hill with far too much energy for my liking :D
[quote=Danbert;5928]Myself and Widdy did our recce of leg 3 this morning Ali (thanks to Gaz and Steve for helping to escort us round.)
No worries mate, nice to meet you. Nice to meet the posse from radcliffe, recognised a few people from the forum but didn't introduce myself.
Good run this am with every bit of weather thrown in for good measure. Hopefully you and Widdy should meet your predicted time for leg 3, a good runable route with a bit of everything:)
with regards
Gaz
Nice to meet you too Gaz and Danbert! We continued on and did leg 4 as well although it was possibly a "leg too far" for me, not been keeping my long runs up and that last mile of bog next to watergrove was not particulalry pleasant!! Glad I'm not doing that leg! (although it's probably a better option than leg 2!)
Weather was interesting to say the least, four seasons in one day..
Good running this morning with Danbert plus Gaz and Steve from CVFR. Cobbles were a bit of a nightmare particularly in the driving sleet and snow. Nice to meet a few forumites, nice to have a chat Moo and your friend and thanks to the guy with the Jellybabies. Didn't catch the name. Oh, and I did a gear test on my new Mizuno Wave Harriers this morning and they came through with flying colours. Anyone who is a litle unsure what to wear on this leg in my opinion its got to be trail shoes, I would not have fancied the decents in my Walshes. Good luck everyone, see you at the changeovers!
Widdy, don't say they fitted like 'slippers' as I am sure Danbert would have something to say!Quote:
Originally Posted by Widdy
Not quite slippers although the 'plates of meat' are in good shape and ready for some speed on Tuesday!!
Nice to meet you guy,s on sunday I must admit I ran it in walshes and they felt okay to me. the guy with the jellybabies was "manchester terrier" a nice chap if a little too quick.(for me at least);)Quote:
Originally Posted by Widdy
Hope he is around at the race to pass the JB's around again. Looks like we might have a bit of snow on the ground up here, if it lasts, so it will make it interesting.
cool snow..Quote:
Originally Posted by Widdy
hmm i now know who me partner is... considering i am quicker than him on the roads and he is quicker than me on the fells, it will be intresting to say the least
Penguin - I presume you like the white stuff, what leg are you doing?
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Originally Posted by Notlob till i die
Three changes just made to the men's team ;)
Come on BJ you can't go all tight lipped and secretive on us about this. Who's in and who's out?:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Brummy John
Kevin Fox will now be joining Stainers on Leg 2 (12.5 miles), in place of Chris Leach.
Leg 4 (5.5 miles) is now Mark Hayes and Clive Conway instead of Walker boy and Chris Armour.
Spin the wheel ...
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Originally Posted by Brummy John
I knew that Chris Armour was a doubt, but what's happened to Walker Boy, a skiing mishap ??
Walker Boy had a prior commitment (he'd already paid for) and didn't plan to be on the team this year.
Has anyone reccied leg 2 recently? I was out yesterday and almost came a cropper on the final descent as they were concreting the final track and almost went headfirst into wet concrete! Looking forward to the weekend, though hopefully will be able to see further than the 20metres that was possible yesterday!
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Originally Posted by Widdy
not sure now, was supposed to be doing leg 2 with Pudgey got a nasty bug which won't let me eat anything without throwing it back up and when i cough the taste of blood is in my mouth. been in bed since tuesday.
not happy :mad:
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Originally Posted by Penguin
Bloody hell Pengy that doen't sound healthy, hope you've been to see the vet? :D
Get well soon matey. :)
Yeah i saw those concreting people too, there was half a footprint shape in the concrete, looked like the back end of an innov8 flyroc about a size 9 if i'm not mistaken.
Danbert - Mr Blobby just drooped off our numbers for Sunday, don't forget the safety pins. Really looking forward to it.
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Originally Posted by Widdy
Me too Widdy, me too.
Got a text off Stainers before, apparently Chris Armour is 'back' in for Kevin Fox on leg 2.
I can't even try to imagine the implications and significance of all the changes and different team connotations, let alone try and forecast how we'll do compared to the super fast mixed team.
Lets just enjoy it. :)
Apparently theres 40 gates to open on leg one alone!
Good luck Widdy and Danbert; hopefully you won't get too lost with out our expert guidance and local knowledge of leg 3!!!! ;)
with regards
Gaz
Cheers Gaz. Come down and give us a shout if you are around for our Leg.
Leg 1
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Originally Posted by Danbert
During last night's run (where the mixed team were noticeable by their absence) there was some confusion/doubt as to whether Carly would be doing the PBR :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Brummy John
starting with the minds games ehhh???Quote:
Originally Posted by Notlob till i die
just concentrate on your own team of old blokes:D
Fair comment about the old blokes thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparth Bottoms
I understand from other (age related) posts on this forum it won't be too long before you can come and play in the old blokes team.
Leg 1 please can somebody post a map up so i can look and try to work out where im going
All maps earlier in the thread Roger. Seek and ye shall find!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger Rabbit
thanks pike i have now found the maps
No last minute banter?? Anyone waiting at Leg 3 tomorrow say hello to me and Danbert before we start to 'power' our way up the first climb. All the best to everyone who is running tomorrow, it looks like it's going to be a cracking day.:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger Rabbit
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Originally Posted by Widdy
Nothing wrong with a bit of confidence and bullishness Widdy. Think you might be a little bit over optimistic and hopeful with the expressin 'power' though - remember who your partner is.:)
It's 80% in the legs and 20% in the mind, or somethig like that. Anyway why are you still up? You should be tucked up in bed getting your beauty sleep and running the leg over and over in your sleep.
Rochdale Mixed are oiled up and raring to go.